KARISHMA SHENOY
(732) 519-2630 | karishmashenoyy@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/karishmashenoy/
EDUCATION
Kent State University College of the Arts Kent, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and Minor in Business August 2019 – May 2023
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GPA: 3.6 / 4.0
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Honors & Accomplishments: Dean’s List (All Semesters), Trustee Scholarship, President’s Award, University Award, Her Campus Trendsetter Community Member, John F. Spiess Memorial Scholarship Recipient
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Study Abroad in Florence, Italy January – May 2022
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harleen Kaur New York, New York
Fashion Design and Sales Assistant June 2022 – August 2022
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Assist in daily operations, upkeep and maintenance of the showroom
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Work with the production team to manage orders and communicate with factory
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Assist customers in appointments, providing an enjoyable and personalized shopping experience
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Managing customer orders: custom and couture orders, assist with fulfillment of all orders and customer service
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Harleen Kaur Internship New York, New York
Fashion Design and Sales Intern September 2021 – December 2021
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Assist in daily operations, upkeep and maintenance of the showroom
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Assist customers in appointments, providing an enjoyable and personalized shopping experience
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Managing customer orders: custom and couture orders, assist with fulfillment of all orders and customer service
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Styling for PR pulls with press, celebrities/influencer collabs
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Research and development of fabrics, prints, and styles for new collections
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Assist in the design process of the new collection
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The Fashion Poet Internship New York, New York
Fashion Design Assistant / Intern February 2021 – August 2021
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Utilize Adobe Illustrator and Excel to create design spec sheets, trim sheets and cutter’s musts
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Photograph and prepare Ad samples to send to clients
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Organize Fabric inventory, check in new sample yardage, and update Fabric Wall
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Organize and photograph garment inventory and update and maintain an excel sheet
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Create color cards and swatches to send to buyers
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Cut and organize swatches based on fabric type for reference
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Forever 21 Retail Edison, New Jersey
Forever 21 Brand Ambassador/Sales Associate August 2020 – January 2021
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Maintained a clean, organized inventory and curated displays of rotating seasonal clothing and accessories
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Anticipated customer needs and provided high quality service while upholding brand standards and values to ensure customer satisfaction
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Meticulously handled POS system transactions including credit, cash, exchanges, returns and refunds to ensure seamless and accurate cash flow
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Actively stayed informed about latest sales offerings and loyalty programs
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Runway of Dreams Kent, Ohio
Diversity and Inclusion Officer August 2022 – Present
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Kent State Indian Association (KIA) Kent, Ohio
Public Relations Manager August 2019 – May 2020
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Set up booths at the Student Center to increase membership and promote events
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Utilized Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create flyers for social media to promote various events and monthly meetings
SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Skills: Clo 3D Software, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Leadership
Languages: English, Telugu; Conversational Proficiency in Spanish, Italian